Nikon Metrology was contracted to perform a CT scan on a treasured 18th-century Venetian violin from the Oberlin Violin Makers Foundation. With Nikon’s advanced non-destructive technology, the violin was able to be imaged from all angles, helping today’s music makers understand how these magnificent instruments were created hundreds of years ago.

Providing NDT and CT services for multiple industries, Nexus Metrology deals with a broad spectrum of applications. To handle the various rare and complex inquiries, the company relies on the Nikon Metrology XT H 225 ST, a versatile, non-destructive X-ray system delivering fast and insightful CT scanning.

FLIR manufactures thermal imaging tools for use in various harsh conditions. The plant in Estonia is now producing equipment for the marine segment also. The Technical department uses the Nikon Metrology ALTO CMM with CMM-Manager to check the quality of incoming components to guarantee they are as specified.

WESO-Aurorahütte, an iron foundry based in Gladenbach, produces high quality brake discs for rail vehicles. Once the cast parts have been machined, numerous geometric features need to be measured, correlated and evaluated statistically. This can now be done effortlessly with measuring software which Nikon has modified according to the foundry’s specifications.

Ortho Baltic, a manufacturer of patient-specific medical implants recently invested in additive manufacturing and CT inspection technology. It is vital for such components to be of outstanding quality, therefore an assured quality control system is integral to the company’s success.

To meet the demands of ever more discerning customers, manufacturers are constantly striving to improve product quality. One way to achieve this is through 100 per cent inspection of components, rather than taking samples from a production line for quality control.

Saline Lectronics, USA is an electronics contract manufacturer, offering to solve the most complex technical challenges with its impeccable quality standards. Up to date with the latest technological advancements and using the latest manufacturing equipment, Lectronics invests in the Nikon XT V 160.

Mindarika designs and manufactures electrical switches for automotive OEMs. Requiring a non-destructive inspection method, the XT H 225 ST was installed to introduce non-destructive testing for an increased insight and high levels of quality.

ITM in Gleisdorf (Austria) installed an LK CMM with REVO and retrofitted a DEA for multi-sensor applications. The equipment accomodate various measurement processes and, at the same time, ensure high precision and process reliability.

Optical inspection time halved and touch probing cycles cut 15-fold. Supplier of light pressings and small assemblies to the automotive industry, Berck Limited, has deployed an iNEXIV VMA-4540 system fitted with tactile probing capability.

Industry leader in turbine blades for power applications, Fine Forge has deployed a multi-sensor ALTERA CMM at its Hyderabad facility. The LC15Dx laser scanner helps to increase productivity and to support the expansion of its product portfolio.

The Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico, is one of the country’s most prestigious universities. Its mission is to give its students “the capacity to innovate and apply knowledge with quality and social relevance.”

For a greener future, the manufacturing of supercritical components in power generation is vital. SSDE using the Nikon ALTERA CMM have helped to increase energy efficiency by 40% with the production of super-critical turbine blades.

Being subject to excessive temperatures and pressures, the smallest variations or defects can enormously effect the performance of automotive components such as impellers in turbochargers. This makes 100% inspection necessary not only for dimensions but also for structural and build quality.

For turbocharger castings, the Nikon X-ray CT range provides a comprehensive inspection of the inner and outer dimensions of castings including its structural quality. The high power 450 kV source penetrates dense materials allowing the quality of the castings to be checked in a non-destructive way.

The demand for dental implants has increased due to new advanced manufacturing technology and our aging society. CT provides a detailed 3D image that enables to verify the correct positioning and orientation of dentures on prostheses, or structural integrity of assembled implants.

With medical devices, failure is not an option. The reproducible examination and inspection of key components is vital. The Nikon X-ray and CT range ensures no area is inaccessible. With the high image resolution and ultra-fast CT reconstruction, the sharp images provide a fundamental insight.

A significant increase in orders for prototype pressings and bracketry has prompted Birmingham Prototypes to install two multi-sensor CMMs. The goal: to measure the sheet metal parts more quickly and to speed subsequent report generation.

Many sizes of implants produced today and their dimensions are critical for use in the human body. New manufacturing technologies need careful inspection to guarantee a long service life. CT provides a detailed inner and outer 3D image that verifies the correct positioning, shapes and structural.

Open University establishes world lead in weld testing for safety-critical applications

At the Open University, UK, Nikon Metrology photomicrography equipment supports high precision stress-strain analysis at elevated temperatures and under vacuum. It is used to assist research into optimal procedures for welding aero engine fan blades.

The demand for intraocular lens (IOL) used in cataract surgery is increasing. Nikon`s New NEXIV Metrology instrument has overcome difficulties with soft, foldable materials and is capable of measuring the critical dimensions using search capability and vision auto focus.

Recently LED light demand is increasing rapidly due to conservation of the environment. LED is mounted on the die and this position and tilting is very critical for efficient brightness. In order to check big volume LED, measurement requires high accuracy and throughput.

Advanced filters are used in many industries such as automotive, medical, oil & air filtration. As filters are often complex assemblies, advanced inspection techniques help to provide a better insight in structural or operational deficiencies such as internal voids, sealing problems or filter tears.

Ductile cast iron is a composite material in which we have 2-phases metal matrix made of ferrite and pearlite including graphite aggregations in spherical shapes. Nikon Imaging software determines automatically the percentage of ferrite and pearlite.

Wire bonding is the method of making interconnections between an integrated circuit (IC) or other semiconductor device and its packaging during semiconductor device fabrication. Controlling the Loop Height of a wire bond is very important and requires accurate measurement to guarantee device integrity.

In recognition of the importance of graphene, the new wonder material that is ultra-light and flexible yet 200 times stronger than steel, Nikon focuses on providing inspection solutions for research of these new industrial materials and its application areas.

The design of electronic connectors for many applications has become more complex in recent years. As the design and manufacturing requirements for these connectors has become more complex, the need for a faster, more accurate, more highly automated inspection of finished connectors has increased.

The design of food packaging and films has become more complex in recent years. As design and manufacturing requirements for these films have become more complex, the need for faster, more accurate, and more highly automated inspection of these materials has also increased.

The design of fuel injection systems for internal combustion engines has become increasingly complex in recent years. As the design and manufacturing requirements for fuel injectors have become more complex, the need for a fast and accurate, automated inspection method has also increased.

Multi-Lumen tubing typically has a number of individual channels running through its interior. Variables in sample dimensions that must be measured include outer diameter, numerous inner diameters, and various wall and web thicknesses.

A probe card is a mechanical interface between an electronic test system and a semiconductor wafer. Probe tip position and geometry is critical to the proper function of the probe card and a stable and highly accurate platform is necessary to perform these complex measurements.

Sensors are electronic devices that measure an environmental condition, quantitifies and converts it into a signal that can be read by an observer or an instrument. Many sensors are based on etched silicon wafers and it is important to measure its critical dimensions and the depth of the etching.

The design of soft material seals for automotive doors and other applications has become more complex in recently. As design and manufacturing requirements for soft material seals have become more intricate, the need for fast and accurate, automated inspection of finished seals has also increased.

Use of photovoltaic solar cells has grown rapidly in recent years and is expected to continue into the future. They are used in a wide variety of applications, but must adere to strict quality standards, so a fast, accurate, highly automated inspection method is required.

Iron castings with graphite flakes (gray iron) are not as strong or impact resistant as those with round nodular graphite (ductile iron). Nikon Imaging Software Classifies automatically the form, distribution, and size of the graphite which is useful in the determination of the mechanical behavior of the cast Iron.

Iron castings with graphite flakes (gray iron) are not as strong or impact resistant as those with round nodular graphite (ductile iron). Nikon Imaging Software Classifies automatically the form, distribution, and size of the graphite which is useful in the determination of the mechanical behavior of the cast Iron.

The L100 CMM laser scanner offers the best possible combination of speed, accuracy and ease-of-use. Suited for both surface and feature measurement, even on shiny or multi-material parts, the L100 quickly delivers accurate data and insightful part-to-CAD comparison reports.

CASP is a non-profit, charitable trust carrying out field-, literature- and analysis-based geological research in prospective hydrocarbon basins. Funding comes entirely from subscriptions by the oil and gas industry.

UK subcontractor Microtec EDM supplies prototypes and components for innovative and high profile projects. The company recently raised the capability of its metrology department with a powerful CNC video measuring system, an iNEXIV VMA-4540.

SwitchGear Company uses a 225 kV Microfocus CT system to non-destructively inspect the quality of various components to accelerate product development and maintain high quality standards for incoming components from suppliers.

X-Ray Computed Tomography expands horizons of anthropology at Duke university

At Duke University, X-ray micro CT equipment is used to research anthropology studying the origin of mankind. But also biotech firms, electronic materials companies, government research organizations, and others have interest in using CT.

Founded in 1997, Conwy Valley Systems in North Wales has become a global leader in the supply of computerized photo-microscopy systems for inspection, statistical analysis and classification of rock samples to assist oil and gas exploration.

A JCM-6000 NeoScope SEM microscope was deployed at Morgan Advanced Materials’ Innovation Hub in the UK. The world-class facility combining technically advanced analytical equipment and development expertise to meet the challenges of its customers.

University of Leuven applies metrology CT to research geometrical accuracy of inner and outer features of industrial components

The PMA division of Leuven’s university is using X-ray CT machines to research and measure the interiors of complex AM components such as a hollow hydroformed camshaft, a 3D printed mould with conformal cooling channels.

PMS Diecasting products are inspected by 3D laser scanning to an accuracy of 2.5 microns using an LC15Dx laser scanner on an LK ceramic bridge CMM supplied by Nikon Metrology enabling faster product-to-market and reduce development costs.

The µ-VIS X-ray Imaging Center at the University of Southampton provides consultancy services to examine the internal structure of objects. The XT H 450 supports research in fields such as biomedical science, engineering and archaeology.

Industrial material researchers at the National Research Council Canada (NRC) investigate titanium foam plugs implanted into rabbits. After six weeks, they operate a XT H CT-scanner to visualize bone ingrowth into the porous titanium foam implants.

FMI in the Chicago area produces molded silicone components for medical applications which are measured optically using a iNexiv system. FMI engineers say that investigating parts under Nikon optics and illuminations result in superior digital imaging that guarantees high accuracy and R&R numbers.

In the high-octane, fast-paced world of NASCAR, there is no room for error – and the Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Team is no exception. More than 450 employees work to keep the team in top form, responsible for everything from hand-building engines to moving the entire racing fleet to competitions.

Industrial Rubber plc takes quality control to new levels with iNEXIV VMA-2520

Industrial Rubber plc manufactures the Department of Transport approved “Light Dome” road stud reflector, for use on all the UK’s roads and motorways. Industrial Rubber recently invested in a new iNexiv VMA-2520 to assure consistent high-quality products.

With the acquisition of a Nikon Nexiv CNC Video Measuring System, Clamason Industries is now able to check small, tightly toleranced parts and maintain high production levels. It can closely monitor the quality of complex pressed components, without compromising its production schedule.

By investing in a Nikon Nexiv CNC video measuring system, DEK Screens has significantly improved the accuracy and precision of its emulsion screen processes, leading to enhanced quality and reduced wastage.

Vital QC tolerance checks on components destined for use in high performance air bearings that used to take up to 25 minutes, are now completed in less than 30 seconds following investment by Westwind Air Bearings in a Nexiv VMR 3020 system.

Nikon Metrology’s micro-CT scanning unveils mysteries of nature at the natural history museum

Researchers of the Natural History Museum investigate natural specimens using micro-CT. Stunning 3D visualizations of fossils, animals, rocks and meteorites enable ground-breaking insight into mineral deposits and the evolution of animals.

Quality control at Mentzer Electronics in Burlingame, California, includes tracing electronics assembly issues using an XT V inspection system. This system allows quality engineers to navigate through the internal structure of assembled PCBs.

An exciting link-up between high-tech industry and international universities, the secrets of the Antikythera Mechanism – were unraveled using the unique 400kV microfocus CT system leading to an astonishing new theory of how the mechanism worked.

Nikon Metrology was contracted to perform a CT scan on a treasured 18th-century Venetian violin from the Oberlin Violin Makers Foundation. With Nikon’s advanced non-destructive technology, the violin was able to be imaged from all angles, helping today’s music makers understand how these magnificent instruments were created hundreds of years ago.

Providing NDT and CT services for multiple industries, Nexus Metrology deals with a broad spectrum of applications. To handle the various rare and complex inquiries, the company relies on the Nikon Metrology XT H 225 ST, a versatile, non-destructive X-ray system delivering fast and insightful CT scanning.

FLIR manufactures thermal imaging tools for use in various harsh conditions. The plant in Estonia is now producing equipment for the marine segment also. The Technical department uses the Nikon Metrology ALTO CMM with CMM-Manager to check the quality of incoming components to guarantee they are as specified.

WESO-Aurorahütte, an iron foundry based in Gladenbach, produces high quality brake discs for rail vehicles. Once the cast parts have been machined, numerous geometric features need to be measured, correlated and evaluated statistically. This can now be done effortlessly with measuring software which Nikon has modified according to the foundry’s specifications.

Ortho Baltic, a manufacturer of patient-specific medical implants recently invested in additive manufacturing and CT inspection technology. It is vital for such components to be of outstanding quality, therefore an assured quality control system is integral to the company’s success.

To meet the demands of ever more discerning customers, manufacturers are constantly striving to improve product quality. One way to achieve this is through 100 per cent inspection of components, rather than taking samples from a production line for quality control.

Saline Lectronics, USA is an electronics contract manufacturer, offering to solve the most complex technical challenges with its impeccable quality standards. Up to date with the latest technological advancements and using the latest manufacturing equipment, Lectronics invests in the Nikon XT V 160.

Mindarika designs and manufactures electrical switches for automotive OEMs. Requiring a non-destructive inspection method, the XT H 225 ST was installed to introduce non-destructive testing for an increased insight and high levels of quality.

ITM in Gleisdorf (Austria) installed an LK CMM with REVO and retrofitted a DEA for multi-sensor applications. The equipment accomodate various measurement processes and, at the same time, ensure high precision and process reliability.

Optical inspection time halved and touch probing cycles cut 15-fold. Supplier of light pressings and small assemblies to the automotive industry, Berck Limited, has deployed an iNEXIV VMA-4540 system fitted with tactile probing capability.

Industry leader in turbine blades for power applications, Fine Forge has deployed a multi-sensor ALTERA CMM at its Hyderabad facility. The LC15Dx laser scanner helps to increase productivity and to support the expansion of its product portfolio.

The Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico, is one of the country’s most prestigious universities. Its mission is to give its students “the capacity to innovate and apply knowledge with quality and social relevance.”

For a greener future, the manufacturing of supercritical components in power generation is vital. SSDE using the Nikon ALTERA CMM have helped to increase energy efficiency by 40% with the production of super-critical turbine blades.

Being subject to excessive temperatures and pressures, the smallest variations or defects can enormously effect the performance of automotive components such as impellers in turbochargers. This makes 100% inspection necessary not only for dimensions but also for structural and build quality.

For turbocharger castings, the Nikon X-ray CT range provides a comprehensive inspection of the inner and outer dimensions of castings including its structural quality. The high power 450 kV source penetrates dense materials allowing the quality of the castings to be checked in a non-destructive way.

The demand for dental implants has increased due to new advanced manufacturing technology and our aging society. CT provides a detailed 3D image that enables to verify the correct positioning and orientation of dentures on prostheses, or structural integrity of assembled implants.

With medical devices, failure is not an option. The reproducible examination and inspection of key components is vital. The Nikon X-ray and CT range ensures no area is inaccessible. With the high image resolution and ultra-fast CT reconstruction, the sharp images provide a fundamental insight.

A significant increase in orders for prototype pressings and bracketry has prompted Birmingham Prototypes to install two multi-sensor CMMs. The goal: to measure the sheet metal parts more quickly and to speed subsequent report generation.

Many sizes of implants produced today and their dimensions are critical for use in the human body. New manufacturing technologies need careful inspection to guarantee a long service life. CT provides a detailed inner and outer 3D image that verifies the correct positioning, shapes and structural.

Open University establishes world lead in weld testing for safety-critical applications

At the Open University, UK, Nikon Metrology photomicrography equipment supports high precision stress-strain analysis at elevated temperatures and under vacuum. It is used to assist research into optimal procedures for welding aero engine fan blades.

The demand for intraocular lens (IOL) used in cataract surgery is increasing. Nikon`s New NEXIV Metrology instrument has overcome difficulties with soft, foldable materials and is capable of measuring the critical dimensions using search capability and vision auto focus.

Recently LED light demand is increasing rapidly due to conservation of the environment. LED is mounted on the die and this position and tilting is very critical for efficient brightness. In order to check big volume LED, measurement requires high accuracy and throughput.

Advanced filters are used in many industries such as automotive, medical, oil & air filtration. As filters are often complex assemblies, advanced inspection techniques help to provide a better insight in structural or operational deficiencies such as internal voids, sealing problems or filter tears.

Ductile cast iron is a composite material in which we have 2-phases metal matrix made of ferrite and pearlite including graphite aggregations in spherical shapes. Nikon Imaging software determines automatically the percentage of ferrite and pearlite.

Wire bonding is the method of making interconnections between an integrated circuit (IC) or other semiconductor device and its packaging during semiconductor device fabrication. Controlling the Loop Height of a wire bond is very important and requires accurate measurement to guarantee device integrity.

In recognition of the importance of graphene, the new wonder material that is ultra-light and flexible yet 200 times stronger than steel, Nikon focuses on providing inspection solutions for research of these new industrial materials and its application areas.

The design of electronic connectors for many applications has become more complex in recent years. As the design and manufacturing requirements for these connectors has become more complex, the need for a faster, more accurate, more highly automated inspection of finished connectors has increased.

The design of food packaging and films has become more complex in recent years. As design and manufacturing requirements for these films have become more complex, the need for faster, more accurate, and more highly automated inspection of these materials has also increased.

The design of fuel injection systems for internal combustion engines has become increasingly complex in recent years. As the design and manufacturing requirements for fuel injectors have become more complex, the need for a fast and accurate, automated inspection method has also increased.

Multi-Lumen tubing typically has a number of individual channels running through its interior. Variables in sample dimensions that must be measured include outer diameter, numerous inner diameters, and various wall and web thicknesses.

A probe card is a mechanical interface between an electronic test system and a semiconductor wafer. Probe tip position and geometry is critical to the proper function of the probe card and a stable and highly accurate platform is necessary to perform these complex measurements.

Sensors are electronic devices that measure an environmental condition, quantitifies and converts it into a signal that can be read by an observer or an instrument. Many sensors are based on etched silicon wafers and it is important to measure its critical dimensions and the depth of the etching.

The design of soft material seals for automotive doors and other applications has become more complex in recently. As design and manufacturing requirements for soft material seals have become more intricate, the need for fast and accurate, automated inspection of finished seals has also increased.

Use of photovoltaic solar cells has grown rapidly in recent years and is expected to continue into the future. They are used in a wide variety of applications, but must adere to strict quality standards, so a fast, accurate, highly automated inspection method is required.

Iron castings with graphite flakes (gray iron) are not as strong or impact resistant as those with round nodular graphite (ductile iron). Nikon Imaging Software Classifies automatically the form, distribution, and size of the graphite which is useful in the determination of the mechanical behavior of the cast Iron.

Iron castings with graphite flakes (gray iron) are not as strong or impact resistant as those with round nodular graphite (ductile iron). Nikon Imaging Software Classifies automatically the form, distribution, and size of the graphite which is useful in the determination of the mechanical behavior of the cast Iron.

The L100 CMM laser scanner offers the best possible combination of speed, accuracy and ease-of-use. Suited for both surface and feature measurement, even on shiny or multi-material parts, the L100 quickly delivers accurate data and insightful part-to-CAD comparison reports.

CASP is a non-profit, charitable trust carrying out field-, literature- and analysis-based geological research in prospective hydrocarbon basins. Funding comes entirely from subscriptions by the oil and gas industry.

UK subcontractor Microtec EDM supplies prototypes and components for innovative and high profile projects. The company recently raised the capability of its metrology department with a powerful CNC video measuring system, an iNEXIV VMA-4540.

SwitchGear Company uses a 225 kV Microfocus CT system to non-destructively inspect the quality of various components to accelerate product development and maintain high quality standards for incoming components from suppliers.

X-Ray Computed Tomography expands horizons of anthropology at Duke university

At Duke University, X-ray micro CT equipment is used to research anthropology studying the origin of mankind. But also biotech firms, electronic materials companies, government research organizations, and others have interest in using CT.

Founded in 1997, Conwy Valley Systems in North Wales has become a global leader in the supply of computerized photo-microscopy systems for inspection, statistical analysis and classification of rock samples to assist oil and gas exploration.

A JCM-6000 NeoScope SEM microscope was deployed at Morgan Advanced Materials’ Innovation Hub in the UK. The world-class facility combining technically advanced analytical equipment and development expertise to meet the challenges of its customers.

University of Leuven applies metrology CT to research geometrical accuracy of inner and outer features of industrial components

The PMA division of Leuven’s university is using X-ray CT machines to research and measure the interiors of complex AM components such as a hollow hydroformed camshaft, a 3D printed mould with conformal cooling channels.

PMS Diecasting products are inspected by 3D laser scanning to an accuracy of 2.5 microns using an LC15Dx laser scanner on an LK ceramic bridge CMM supplied by Nikon Metrology enabling faster product-to-market and reduce development costs.

The µ-VIS X-ray Imaging Center at the University of Southampton provides consultancy services to examine the internal structure of objects. The XT H 450 supports research in fields such as biomedical science, engineering and archaeology.

Industrial material researchers at the National Research Council Canada (NRC) investigate titanium foam plugs implanted into rabbits. After six weeks, they operate a XT H CT-scanner to visualize bone ingrowth into the porous titanium foam implants.

FMI in the Chicago area produces molded silicone components for medical applications which are measured optically using a iNexiv system. FMI engineers say that investigating parts under Nikon optics and illuminations result in superior digital imaging that guarantees high accuracy and R&R numbers.

In the high-octane, fast-paced world of NASCAR, there is no room for error – and the Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Team is no exception. More than 450 employees work to keep the team in top form, responsible for everything from hand-building engines to moving the entire racing fleet to competitions.

Industrial Rubber plc takes quality control to new levels with iNEXIV VMA-2520

Industrial Rubber plc manufactures the Department of Transport approved “Light Dome” road stud reflector, for use on all the UK’s roads and motorways. Industrial Rubber recently invested in a new iNexiv VMA-2520 to assure consistent high-quality products.

With the acquisition of a Nikon Nexiv CNC Video Measuring System, Clamason Industries is now able to check small, tightly toleranced parts and maintain high production levels. It can closely monitor the quality of complex pressed components, without compromising its production schedule.

By investing in a Nikon Nexiv CNC video measuring system, DEK Screens has significantly improved the accuracy and precision of its emulsion screen processes, leading to enhanced quality and reduced wastage.

Vital QC tolerance checks on components destined for use in high performance air bearings that used to take up to 25 minutes, are now completed in less than 30 seconds following investment by Westwind Air Bearings in a Nexiv VMR 3020 system.

Nikon Metrology’s micro-CT scanning unveils mysteries of nature at the natural history museum

Researchers of the Natural History Museum investigate natural specimens using micro-CT. Stunning 3D visualizations of fossils, animals, rocks and meteorites enable ground-breaking insight into mineral deposits and the evolution of animals.

Quality control at Mentzer Electronics in Burlingame, California, includes tracing electronics assembly issues using an XT V inspection system. This system allows quality engineers to navigate through the internal structure of assembled PCBs.

An exciting link-up between high-tech industry and international universities, the secrets of the Antikythera Mechanism – were unraveled using the unique 400kV microfocus CT system leading to an astonishing new theory of how the mechanism worked.

FLIR manufactures thermal imaging tools for use in various harsh conditions. The plant in Estonia is now producing equipment for the marine segment also. The Technical department uses the Nikon Metrology ALTO CMM with CMM-Manager to check the quality of incoming components to guarantee they are as specified.

ITM in Gleisdorf (Austria) installed an LK CMM with REVO and retrofitted a DEA for multi-sensor applications. The equipment accomodate various measurement processes and, at the same time, ensure high precision and process reliability.

Industry leader in turbine blades for power applications, Fine Forge has deployed a multi-sensor ALTERA CMM at its Hyderabad facility. The LC15Dx laser scanner helps to increase productivity and to support the expansion of its product portfolio.

For a greener future, the manufacturing of supercritical components in power generation is vital. SSDE using the Nikon ALTERA CMM have helped to increase energy efficiency by 40% with the production of super-critical turbine blades.

A significant increase in orders for prototype pressings and bracketry has prompted Birmingham Prototypes to install two multi-sensor CMMs. The goal: to measure the sheet metal parts more quickly and to speed subsequent report generation.

PMS Diecasting products are inspected by 3D laser scanning to an accuracy of 2.5 microns using an LC15Dx laser scanner on an LK ceramic bridge CMM supplied by Nikon Metrology enabling faster product-to-market and reduce development costs.

ITM in Gleisdorf (Austria) installed an LK CMM with REVO and retrofitted a DEA for multi-sensor applications. The equipment accomodate various measurement processes and, at the same time, ensure high precision and process reliability.

Industry leader in turbine blades for power applications, Fine Forge has deployed a multi-sensor ALTERA CMM at its Hyderabad facility. The LC15Dx laser scanner helps to increase productivity and to support the expansion of its product portfolio.

A significant increase in orders for prototype pressings and bracketry has prompted Birmingham Prototypes to install two multi-sensor CMMs. The goal: to measure the sheet metal parts more quickly and to speed subsequent report generation.

The L100 CMM laser scanner offers the best possible combination of speed, accuracy and ease-of-use. Suited for both surface and feature measurement, even on shiny or multi-material parts, the L100 quickly delivers accurate data and insightful part-to-CAD comparison reports.

PMS Diecasting products are inspected by 3D laser scanning to an accuracy of 2.5 microns using an LC15Dx laser scanner on an LK ceramic bridge CMM supplied by Nikon Metrology enabling faster product-to-market and reduce development costs.

Optical inspection time halved and touch probing cycles cut 15-fold. Supplier of light pressings and small assemblies to the automotive industry, Berck Limited, has deployed an iNEXIV VMA-4540 system fitted with tactile probing capability.

The demand for intraocular lens (IOL) used in cataract surgery is increasing. Nikon`s New NEXIV Metrology instrument has overcome difficulties with soft, foldable materials and is capable of measuring the critical dimensions using search capability and vision auto focus.

Recently LED light demand is increasing rapidly due to conservation of the environment. LED is mounted on the die and this position and tilting is very critical for efficient brightness. In order to check big volume LED, measurement requires high accuracy and throughput.

Wire bonding is the method of making interconnections between an integrated circuit (IC) or other semiconductor device and its packaging during semiconductor device fabrication. Controlling the Loop Height of a wire bond is very important and requires accurate measurement to guarantee device integrity.

The design of electronic connectors for many applications has become more complex in recent years. As the design and manufacturing requirements for these connectors has become more complex, the need for a faster, more accurate, more highly automated inspection of finished connectors has increased.

Multi-Lumen tubing typically has a number of individual channels running through its interior. Variables in sample dimensions that must be measured include outer diameter, numerous inner diameters, and various wall and web thicknesses.

A probe card is a mechanical interface between an electronic test system and a semiconductor wafer. Probe tip position and geometry is critical to the proper function of the probe card and a stable and highly accurate platform is necessary to perform these complex measurements.

Sensors are electronic devices that measure an environmental condition, quantitifies and converts it into a signal that can be read by an observer or an instrument. Many sensors are based on etched silicon wafers and it is important to measure its critical dimensions and the depth of the etching.

The design of soft material seals for automotive doors and other applications has become more complex in recently. As design and manufacturing requirements for soft material seals have become more intricate, the need for fast and accurate, automated inspection of finished seals has also increased.

Use of photovoltaic solar cells has grown rapidly in recent years and is expected to continue into the future. They are used in a wide variety of applications, but must adere to strict quality standards, so a fast, accurate, highly automated inspection method is required.

UK subcontractor Microtec EDM supplies prototypes and components for innovative and high profile projects. The company recently raised the capability of its metrology department with a powerful CNC video measuring system, an iNEXIV VMA-4540.

FMI in the Chicago area produces molded silicone components for medical applications which are measured optically using a iNexiv system. FMI engineers say that investigating parts under Nikon optics and illuminations result in superior digital imaging that guarantees high accuracy and R&R numbers.

Industrial Rubber plc takes quality control to new levels with iNEXIV VMA-2520

Industrial Rubber plc manufactures the Department of Transport approved “Light Dome” road stud reflector, for use on all the UK’s roads and motorways. Industrial Rubber recently invested in a new iNexiv VMA-2520 to assure consistent high-quality products.

With the acquisition of a Nikon Nexiv CNC Video Measuring System, Clamason Industries is now able to check small, tightly toleranced parts and maintain high production levels. It can closely monitor the quality of complex pressed components, without compromising its production schedule.

By investing in a Nikon Nexiv CNC video measuring system, DEK Screens has significantly improved the accuracy and precision of its emulsion screen processes, leading to enhanced quality and reduced wastage.

Open University establishes world lead in weld testing for safety-critical applications

At the Open University, UK, Nikon Metrology photomicrography equipment supports high precision stress-strain analysis at elevated temperatures and under vacuum. It is used to assist research into optimal procedures for welding aero engine fan blades.

In recognition of the importance of graphene, the new wonder material that is ultra-light and flexible yet 200 times stronger than steel, Nikon focuses on providing inspection solutions for research of these new industrial materials and its application areas.

The design of food packaging and films has become more complex in recent years. As design and manufacturing requirements for these films have become more complex, the need for faster, more accurate, and more highly automated inspection of these materials has also increased.

CASP is a non-profit, charitable trust carrying out field-, literature- and analysis-based geological research in prospective hydrocarbon basins. Funding comes entirely from subscriptions by the oil and gas industry.

Founded in 1997, Conwy Valley Systems in North Wales has become a global leader in the supply of computerized photo-microscopy systems for inspection, statistical analysis and classification of rock samples to assist oil and gas exploration.

In the high-octane, fast-paced world of NASCAR, there is no room for error – and the Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Team is no exception. More than 450 employees work to keep the team in top form, responsible for everything from hand-building engines to moving the entire racing fleet to competitions.

A significant increase in orders for prototype pressings and bracketry has prompted Birmingham Prototypes to install two multi-sensor CMMs. The goal: to measure the sheet metal parts more quickly and to speed subsequent report generation.

To meet the demands of ever more discerning customers, manufacturers are constantly striving to improve product quality. One way to achieve this is through 100 per cent inspection of components, rather than taking samples from a production line for quality control.

Nikon Metrology was contracted to perform a CT scan on a treasured 18th-century Venetian violin from the Oberlin Violin Makers Foundation. With Nikon’s advanced non-destructive technology, the violin was able to be imaged from all angles, helping today’s music makers understand how these magnificent instruments were created hundreds of years ago.

IXYS UK Westcode, part of the global power semiconductor manufacturer, IXYS Corporation, is investing in its Chippenham, UK factory to manufacture a new range of power semiconductor devices, which will be marketed alongside the company's long established Press-Pack Capsules. Nikon Metrology was chosen to supply the all-important X-ray equipment for checking the quality of the reflow soldering process during production.

Saline Lectronics, USA is an electronics contract manufacturer, offering to solve the most complex technical challenges with its impeccable quality standards. Up to date with the latest technological advancements and using the latest manufacturing equipment, Lectronics invests in the Nikon XT V 160.

Mindarika designs and manufactures electrical switches for automotive OEMs. Requiring a non-destructive inspection method, the XT H 225 ST was installed to introduce non-destructive testing for an increased insight and high levels of quality.

The Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico, is one of the country’s most prestigious universities. Its mission is to give its students “the capacity to innovate and apply knowledge with quality and social relevance.”

Being subject to excessive temperatures and pressures, the smallest variations or defects can enormously effect the performance of automotive components such as impellers in turbochargers. This makes 100% inspection necessary not only for dimensions but also for structural and build quality.

For turbocharger castings, the Nikon X-ray CT range provides a comprehensive inspection of the inner and outer dimensions of castings including its structural quality. The high power 450 kV source penetrates dense materials allowing the quality of the castings to be checked in a non-destructive way.

The demand for dental implants has increased due to new advanced manufacturing technology and our aging society. CT provides a detailed 3D image that enables to verify the correct positioning and orientation of dentures on prostheses, or structural integrity of assembled implants.

With medical devices, failure is not an option. The reproducible examination and inspection of key components is vital. The Nikon X-ray and CT range ensures no area is inaccessible. With the high image resolution and ultra-fast CT reconstruction, the sharp images provide a fundamental insight.

Many sizes of implants produced today and their dimensions are critical for use in the human body. New manufacturing technologies need careful inspection to guarantee a long service life. CT provides a detailed inner and outer 3D image that verifies the correct positioning, shapes and structural.

Advanced filters are used in many industries such as automotive, medical, oil & air filtration. As filters are often complex assemblies, advanced inspection techniques help to provide a better insight in structural or operational deficiencies such as internal voids, sealing problems or filter tears.

SwitchGear Company uses a 225 kV Microfocus CT system to non-destructively inspect the quality of various components to accelerate product development and maintain high quality standards for incoming components from suppliers.

X-Ray Computed Tomography expands horizons of anthropology at Duke university

At Duke University, X-ray micro CT equipment is used to research anthropology studying the origin of mankind. But also biotech firms, electronic materials companies, government research organizations, and others have interest in using CT.

University of Leuven applies metrology CT to research geometrical accuracy of inner and outer features of industrial components

The PMA division of Leuven’s university is using X-ray CT machines to research and measure the interiors of complex AM components such as a hollow hydroformed camshaft, a 3D printed mould with conformal cooling channels.

The µ-VIS X-ray Imaging Center at the University of Southampton provides consultancy services to examine the internal structure of objects. The XT H 450 supports research in fields such as biomedical science, engineering and archaeology.

Industrial material researchers at the National Research Council Canada (NRC) investigate titanium foam plugs implanted into rabbits. After six weeks, they operate a XT H CT-scanner to visualize bone ingrowth into the porous titanium foam implants.

Nikon Metrology’s micro-CT scanning unveils mysteries of nature at the natural history museum

Researchers of the Natural History Museum investigate natural specimens using micro-CT. Stunning 3D visualizations of fossils, animals, rocks and meteorites enable ground-breaking insight into mineral deposits and the evolution of animals.

Quality control at Mentzer Electronics in Burlingame, California, includes tracing electronics assembly issues using an XT V inspection system. This system allows quality engineers to navigate through the internal structure of assembled PCBs.

An exciting link-up between high-tech industry and international universities, the secrets of the Antikythera Mechanism – were unraveled using the unique 400kV microfocus CT system leading to an astonishing new theory of how the mechanism worked.

FLIR manufactures thermal imaging tools for use in various harsh conditions. The plant in Estonia is now producing equipment for the marine segment also. The Technical department uses the Nikon Metrology ALTO CMM with CMM-Manager to check the quality of incoming components to guarantee they are as specified.

WESO-Aurorahütte, an iron foundry based in Gladenbach, produces high quality brake discs for rail vehicles. Once the cast parts have been machined, numerous geometric features need to be measured, correlated and evaluated statistically. This can now be done effortlessly with measuring software which Nikon has modified according to the foundry’s specifications.

For a greener future, the manufacturing of supercritical components in power generation is vital. SSDE using the Nikon ALTERA CMM have helped to increase energy efficiency by 40% with the production of super-critical turbine blades.

Open University establishes world lead in weld testing for safety-critical applications

At the Open University, UK, Nikon Metrology photomicrography equipment supports high precision stress-strain analysis at elevated temperatures and under vacuum. It is used to assist research into optimal procedures for welding aero engine fan blades.

Recently LED light demand is increasing rapidly due to conservation of the environment. LED is mounted on the die and this position and tilting is very critical for efficient brightness. In order to check big volume LED, measurement requires high accuracy and throughput.

Ductile cast iron is a composite material in which we have 2-phases metal matrix made of ferrite and pearlite including graphite aggregations in spherical shapes. Nikon Imaging software determines automatically the percentage of ferrite and pearlite.

The design of food packaging and films has become more complex in recent years. As design and manufacturing requirements for these films have become more complex, the need for faster, more accurate, and more highly automated inspection of these materials has also increased.

The design of fuel injection systems for internal combustion engines has become increasingly complex in recent years. As the design and manufacturing requirements for fuel injectors have become more complex, the need for a fast and accurate, automated inspection method has also increased.

Multi-Lumen tubing typically has a number of individual channels running through its interior. Variables in sample dimensions that must be measured include outer diameter, numerous inner diameters, and various wall and web thicknesses.

A probe card is a mechanical interface between an electronic test system and a semiconductor wafer. Probe tip position and geometry is critical to the proper function of the probe card and a stable and highly accurate platform is necessary to perform these complex measurements.

Sensors are electronic devices that measure an environmental condition, quantitifies and converts it into a signal that can be read by an observer or an instrument. Many sensors are based on etched silicon wafers and it is important to measure its critical dimensions and the depth of the etching.

Iron castings with graphite flakes (gray iron) are not as strong or impact resistant as those with round nodular graphite (ductile iron). Nikon Imaging Software Classifies automatically the form, distribution, and size of the graphite which is useful in the determination of the mechanical behavior of the cast Iron.

Iron castings with graphite flakes (gray iron) are not as strong or impact resistant as those with round nodular graphite (ductile iron). Nikon Imaging Software Classifies automatically the form, distribution, and size of the graphite which is useful in the determination of the mechanical behavior of the cast Iron.

UK subcontractor Microtec EDM supplies prototypes and components for innovative and high profile projects. The company recently raised the capability of its metrology department with a powerful CNC video measuring system, an iNEXIV VMA-4540.

PMS Diecasting products are inspected by 3D laser scanning to an accuracy of 2.5 microns using an LC15Dx laser scanner on an LK ceramic bridge CMM supplied by Nikon Metrology enabling faster product-to-market and reduce development costs.

FMI in the Chicago area produces molded silicone components for medical applications which are measured optically using a iNexiv system. FMI engineers say that investigating parts under Nikon optics and illuminations result in superior digital imaging that guarantees high accuracy and R&R numbers.